Episode 198: Director, filmmaker and karate black belt Kayvon Derak Shanian

In this episode we are joined by filmmaker, director and karate black belt Kayvon Derak Shanian. We talk about him moving to the U.S. from Iran as a child, his love for martial arts, how he got into filmmaking, his relationship with Fumio Demura, and much more! He is also the director the upcoming documentary Kai Hards and we talk about how that came together, his relationship with Gerry and Drew, and the progress on Kai Hards. make sure to keep up on everything Kayvon is up to with the links below. They are still looking for funding so if you are able to please donate with the link below:https://www.scoplinpictures.com/kaihardswww.ScoplinPictures.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kaihardshttps://www.instagram.com/kevinderekFind us @https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversationThis episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ https://www.nakedfigsoap.com and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out.                       Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ VoorheesartsShow email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify @https://open.spotify.com/artist/4zFRZRTQZrWGQWsjI7ixHM?si=K4vuar_5QHmca1KE8rNVEQ or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.